Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr: Through the Years

By John Boyd

on February 7, 2014 4:44 PM

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On the 50th anniversary of the band's iconic Ed Sullivan appearance, surviving Beatles members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite 7 p.m. CST Sunday on CBS for "The Night that Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles." See Paul and Ringo as they've appeared together through the years.
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On the 50th anniversary of the band's iconic Ed Sullivan appearance, surviving Beatles members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite 7 p.m. CST Sunday on CBS for "The Night that Changed America: A Grammy ... more

English singer, songwriter and musician Paul McCartney with drummer Ringo Starr in period costume for a scene in the film 'Give My Regards to Broad Street', 1984. He also wrote the screenplay for the film. (Photo by Richard Blanshard/Getty Images) less

English singer, songwriter and musician Paul McCartney with drummer Ringo Starr in period costume for a scene in the film 'Give My Regards to Broad Street', 1984. He also wrote the screenplay for the film. ... more

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr on top of the Magical Mystery Tour coach, (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr on top of the Magical Mystery Tour coach, (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)

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Drummer Ringo Starr, playing a Ludwig drum kit and Paul McCartney, playing a Hofner 500/1 'violin' bass guitar, of The Beatles perform on 'Shindig!' television show filmed at the Granville Studios in London, England on October 3, 1964. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) less

Drummer Ringo Starr, playing a Ludwig drum kit and Paul McCartney, playing a Hofner 500/1 'violin' bass guitar, of The Beatles perform on 'Shindig!' television show filmed at the Granville Studios in London, ... more

Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr during "LOVE": Cirque du Soleil Celebrates the Musical Legacy of The Beatles - Backstage at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage) less

Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr during "LOVE": Cirque du Soleil Celebrates the Musical Legacy of The Beatles - Backstage at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. (Photo by ... more

English singer, songwriter and musician Paul McCartney with drummer Ringo Starr in period costume for a scene in the film 'Give My Regards to Broad Street', 1984. He also wrote the screenplay for the film. (Photo by Richard Blanshard/Getty Images) less

English singer, songwriter and musician Paul McCartney with drummer Ringo Starr in period costume for a scene in the film 'Give My Regards to Broad Street', 1984. He also wrote the screenplay for the film. ... more

Three of the four members of the British rock group The Beatles sit on a sofa. L-R: George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney. Starr holds a pillow, which has been lettered, 'I LOVE GEORGE.' (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images) less

Three of the four members of the British rock group The Beatles sit on a sofa. L-R: George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney. Starr holds a pillow, which has been lettered, 'I LOVE GEORGE.' ... more

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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles performing during an early television performance on 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' on February 17th 1963. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles performing during an early television performance on 'Thank Your Lucky Stars' on February 17th 1963. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

High kicking winners of the Melody Maker poll awards for 1963, from left; Billy J Kramer, who won the 'Best Hope For 1963' award, The Beatles, who won 'Top Vocal Group' and, between Beatles Paul and George, Susan Maughan, who won the award for 'Top Female Singer'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) less

High kicking winners of the Melody Maker poll awards for 1963, from left; Billy J Kramer, who won the 'Best Hope For 1963' award, The Beatles, who won 'Top Vocal Group' and, between Beatles Paul and George, ... more

George Harrison (1943-2001), Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney from The Beatles attend a press screening for the film 'Yellow Submarine' along with a cut out of an animated John Lennon at the Bowater House Cinema in Knightsbridge, London on July 8, 1968. (Photo by Mark and Colleen Hayward/Redferns) less

George Harrison (1943-2001), Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney from The Beatles attend a press screening for the film 'Yellow Submarine' along with a cut out of an animated John Lennon at the Bowater House Cinema ... more

The Beatles at rehearsal the day before their first appearance on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. From left: Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Image dated February 8, 1964. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)

The Beatles at rehearsal the day before their first appearance on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. From left: Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Image dated February 8, 1964. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)

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The Beatles at a photo shoot the day before their first appearance on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. From left: George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Paul McCartney. Image dated February 8, 1964. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) less

The Beatles at a photo shoot the day before their first appearance on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. From left: George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Paul McCartney. Image dated February 8, 1964. (Photo by CBS via ... more

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The Beatles at rehearsal the day before their first appearance on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. From left: John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney. Image dated February 8, 1964. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)

The Beatles at rehearsal the day before their first appearance on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. From left: John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney. Image dated February 8, 1964. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images)

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The Beatles dress up for the Beatles Christmas Show, at the Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London, New Years Eve 1963. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Beatles dress up for the Beatles Christmas Show, at the Astoria Cinema, Finsbury Park, London, New Years Eve 1963. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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The Beatles 1964 US Tour, Paul McCartney of British pop group The Beatles photographs drummer Ringo Starr as they sit in their carriage on board the train from New York to Washington DC during the band's tour of the States (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images) less

The Beatles 1964 US Tour, Paul McCartney of British pop group The Beatles photographs drummer Ringo Starr as they sit in their carriage on board the train from New York to Washington DC during the band's tour ... more

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Pop Music Pesonalities, The Beatles, October 1963, Stockholm, The Beatles, l-r, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and John Lennon relaxing and trying some new songs in their hotel suite during their 8 day visit to Sweden (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images) less

Pop Music Pesonalities, The Beatles, October 1963, Stockholm, The Beatles, l-r, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and John Lennon relaxing and trying some new songs in their hotel suite during their ... more

The Beatles relax in a hotel room in Paris, 16th January 1964. From left to right, John Lennon (1940 - 1980), George Harrison (1943 - 2001), band manager Brian Epstein (1934 - 1967), Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney. (Photo by Harry Benson/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) less

The Beatles relax in a hotel room in Paris, 16th January 1964. From left to right, John Lennon (1940 - 1980), George Harrison (1943 - 2001), band manager Brian Epstein (1934 - 1967), Ringo Starr and Paul ... more

AL MYSTERY TOUR; John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison outside the Atlantic Hotel in Newquay during filming of Magical Mystery tour. David Redfern Premium Collection (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) less

AL MYSTERY TOUR; John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison outside the Atlantic Hotel in Newquay during filming of Magical Mystery tour. David Redfern Premium Collection (Photo by David ... more

Talk show host Larry King, Sir Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Olivia Harrison, Ringo Starr and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte pose during a commemorative plaque dedication ceremony for John Lennon and George Harrison as part of the first anniversary celebration of "The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil" show at The Mirage Hotel & Casino June 26, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) less

Ringo Starr (L) and Sir Paul McCartney introduce the new video game "The Beatles: Rock Band" for the Microsoft XBox 360 at the E3 2009 gaming expo on June 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is a three-day event dedicated to the gaming industry. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) less

Ringo Starr (L) and Sir Paul McCartney introduce the new video game "The Beatles: Rock Band" for the Microsoft XBox 360 at the E3 2009 gaming expo on June 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Electronic ... more

Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr speak at a commemorative plaque dedication ceremony for John Lennon and George Harrison as part of the first anniversary celebration of "The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil" show at The Mirage Hotel & Casino June 26, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) less

Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr speak at a commemorative plaque dedication ceremony for John Lennon and George Harrison as part of the first anniversary celebration of "The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil" ... more

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr perform during rehearsals for the David Lynch Foundation "Change Begins Within" concert held at the Radio City Music Hall on April 4, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MPL/WireImage for MPL) less

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr perform during rehearsals for the David Lynch Foundation "Change Begins Within" concert held at the Radio City Music Hall on April 4, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin ... more

Paul McCartney, Heather Mills, Olivia Harrison and Ringo Starr at the premiere of "Concert for George," a new documentary film celebrating the music of George Harrison through performances by legendary musicians. (Photo by L. Cohen/WireImage) less

Paul McCartney, Heather Mills, Olivia Harrison and Ringo Starr at the premiere of "Concert for George," a new documentary film celebrating the music of George Harrison through performances by legendary ... more

Sir Paul McCartney (L) and Ringo Starr attend the launch party for Mary McCartney's new book 'Mary McCartney: From Where I Stand' at Michael Hoppen Gallery on October 21, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images) less

Sir Paul McCartney (L) and Ringo Starr attend the launch party for Mary McCartney's new book 'Mary McCartney: From Where I Stand' at Michael Hoppen Gallery on October 21, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by ... more

In this Feb. 4, 2014 photo provided by CBS, surviving Beatles Paul McCartney, left and Ringo Starr, center, pose for a photo with talk show host David Letterman in the Ed Sullivan Theater, in New York. Letterman's special interview with them will be featured in "The Beatles: The Night That Changed America - A Grammy Salute," that will air Sunday, Feb. 9 on CBS. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey R. Staab) less

In this Feb. 4, 2014 photo provided by CBS, surviving Beatles Paul McCartney, left and Ringo Starr, center, pose for a photo with talk show host David Letterman in the Ed Sullivan Theater, in New York. ... more